Viking vs Bodø/Glimt Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: July 19, 2025 | SR-Bank Arena | Eliteserien 2025 | 17:00 BST

Viking and Bodø/Glimt clash in the Norwegian Eliteserien with a lot on the line for both teams. 2024 Champions Bodø are currently 13 points behind, however, have four games in hand due to continental commitments, but could close the gap significantly with a win at Viking. Meanwhile Saturday’s hosts look to expand their good run of form and extend their lead at the top of the table.

Key Betting Tip: Both Teams to Score to win at 1.47 odds represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Viking vs Bodø/Glimt Predicted Lineups

Viking Predicted XI: Klaesson; Heggheim, Baertelsen, Falchener, Auklend; Bell; Svendsen, Hansen, Askildsen, Tripic; Christiansen.

Bodø/Glimt Predicted XI: Haikin; Bjørkan, Aleesami, Gundersen, Sjøvold; Saltnes, Auklend, Evjen; Høgh; Hauge, Blomberg.

Although Viking’s results have not been what they have expected of late, they have no issues with their squad and should have strong availability for Saturday’s heavyweight clash.

Much the same can be said for Bodø as they seek to continue their journey back to the top of Norway.

Viking vs Bodø/Glimt Current League Standings

Viking are having their best start to a campaign yet. Their third place finish last year was their joint-best finish in their history. This year, however, Viking look to take a step further and win the Eliteserien. They have 11 wins in their opening 16 matches, and sit six points clear at the top of the standings.

Bodø/Glimt do sit in fifth place at the moment, however, are three to four games behind their rivals, so can catch up as far as one point off Viking with maximum points from their spare games. Because of this, they do also have the best defensive record in the division, but that is sure to be tested by Viking on Saturday.

Viking vs Bodø/Glimt Head-to-Head Timeline

This head-to-head has seen many memorable encounters over the years, with Bodø/Glimt edging out on historical records 15 to nine. Their last meeting was a six-goal thriller in Bodø, where Viking ran out 4-2 victors thanks to three goals in the last 20 minutes of play.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• May 2025: Bodø/Glimt 2-4 Viking (Eliteserien)
• August 2024: Viking 1-1 Bodø/Glimt (Eliteserien)
• April 2024: Bodø/Glimt 1-0 Viking (Eliteserien)
• August 2023: Viking 3-2 Bodø/Glimt (Eliteserien)
• May 2023: Bodø/Glimt 5-1 Viking (Eliteserien)

Viking have a positive record in recent home matches in this head-to-head, winning two of their last three at home. They will head into this fixture with confidence with being top of the table and having won the previous fixture in Bodø.

Bodø/Glimt, meanwhile, will be eager to return to winning ways in Viking as they look to continue their climb up the standings. The game will be sure to feature many goals through recent matches.

Recent Viking and Bodø/Glimt Matches Analysis

Viking Last 5 Matches:

• Viking 1-3 Brann (A) – Eliteserien
• Viking 0-1 Sarpsborg (A) – NM Cup
• Viking 1-0 Strømsgodset (H) – Eliteserien
• Viking 1-1 Rosenborg (A) – Eliteserien
• Viking 1-0 Aalesund (A) – NM Cup

Viking’s form has taken a blip recently, losing each of their last two games, a semi final cup exit was followed by a defeat to second place Brann. Despite possessing the fiercest attacking line in the league this year, they have failed to score more than one goal in their last five games.

Bodø/Glimt Last 5 Matches:

• Bodø/Glimt 2-0 Sandefjord (H) – Eliteserien
• Bodø/Glimt 1-1 Kristiansund (A) – Eliteserien
• Bodø/Glimt 1-2 Sarpsborg (H) – Eliteserien
• Bodø/Glimt 3-0 Brann (H) – Eliteserien
• Bodø/Glimt 4-0 AIK (H) – Club Friendly

Bodø have been in great form since that loss to Viking at the end of May, losing just one of six games. They have conceded just three in the last five whilst finding the back of the net 11 times.

Viking vs Bodø/Glimt Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in a Both Teams to Score victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups.

Best Viking vs Bodø/Glimt Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Both Teams to Score to Win @ 1.47 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted Both Teams to Score in this fixture. Recent head-to-head suggests the game will be a thrilling encounter and with Bodø in good scoring form, mixed with Viking having also scored at least one in 12 of their last 13 games.

Key Players to Watch: Viking vs Bodø/Glimt

Zlatko Tripić (Viking): Tripić averages an incredible 7.95 rating throughout his 14 appearances so far this season. He has become their top scorer as well as the league’s third-top scorer with eight goals. He also leads the way with six assists and will be instrumental in stringing anything together on Saturday.

Kasper Høgh (Bodø/Glimt): For much the same reason as Tripić, Høgh has been the key man for Bodø this campaign, as he is the second top scorer with nine goals, one ahead of Tripić, as well as providing three assists, making him a key asset from just 12 games played. He plays 0.7 key passes per game and averages 2.5 shots per game so is certainly one to watch in this fixture having scored three in his last four games.

Viking vs Bodø/Glimt Match Facts

Referee: TBC

Stadium Information: The SR-Bank Arena, formerly known as Viking Stadion, can occupy up to 15,900 spectators and has been Viking FK’s ground since 2004.